The only knife set owned by all of us at Plinkit for our kids, by French manufacturer Opinel. Cooking together...
With its moveable mouth and Squeeze Me bleat, this delightful Folkmanis puppet can help role-play big feelings, explore perspectives and...
All in one – empathy, creativity, language and fine motor skills. Then bring things to life with a (faux) trip...
Fuel creativity. Card-swiping machine, scanner, conveyor belt…countless ways to learn and play. Don’t forget your groceries, cart and tote!
Magnetic and portable. A fresh take on an old classic filled with especially sweet images. Learning how to ask meaningful...
Best part? Climbing up the middle! Fun fact: this unanchored rope ladder is especially excellent for grip strength, core strength...
Soar to and explore new frontiers! And, for something on a smaller scale.
A cozy cocoon for swinging and spinning – or getting into that mental “just right space”. Loved by occupational therapists...
Made of felt, this is one of those unique playsets that is timeless fun. It’s all in the details –...
A must-have staple for every dress-up bin. Bonus fun with this and this. (Fantastical storytelling not included.)
Part puzzle, part phonics…all fun. Bonus points for developing fine motor skills.
Early intro to core executive functions – logic, problem-solving and planning. Great for small hands and for developing spatial visualization....
Speaking with a child about death is an important, impactful, and often dreaded, teachable moment. Whether prompted by an actual...
If you’re looking for a didactic list, here’s a theoretical, academic sequence for teaching your child to read. Just remember...
“The way we talk to children becomes their inner voice.” -Peggy O’Mara
One of the most frequent questions we get from parents is, “How do I get my child to listen?” It’s...
We can’t end sibling fighting nor force our children to get along, but we can help them recall happy moments...
“Is my child ready for Kindergarten? What does that even mean?” Here’s my high-level perspective as a parent + teacher...
We may have grand intentions when it comes to involving our kids in chores. But how do you know which...
Understand the difference between discipline and punishment to change a child’s behavior in the future. Let’s focus on creating effective...
Kindergarten is a meaningful adjustment – for parents too. We’ve got simple tips for parents for a not-so-simple transition –...
“I think I have a sense for Kindergarten readiness, now how can I support my child to get there?” Keep...
Any opportunity for a fresh start to refocus and reset (the New Year, the start of the academic school year,...
When your child starts demonstrating behaviors that show they are trying to ‘fit in’ or wants to ‘belong to a...